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Does DHL pay customs?

Do you have to pay customs for DHL?

DHL, like any other international transportation company, must adhere to local customs legislation and so DHL pays duties on the receiver's behalf to clear shipments on arrival. When making my purchase it stated the price includes shipping costs.

How much does DHL charge for customs?

Brokerage fees on an air shipment into Canada

Clearance feesUPS ExpressDHL Express
Brokerage feesCA$0 Entry feeCA$0 Entry fee
Disbursement feesCA$10 Bond feeCA$11.25 Processing fee
COD feesCA$5 ICOD feeCA$5.25 Transaction fee
Total clearance feesCA$15CA$17.500

May 2, 2019

What happens if I don’t pay DHL Customs?

Once a package is not paid for, authorities in most countries will send the goods to their designated storage warehouses as per regulations. This means that DHL will no longer have custody of the package and require you to clear the shipment directly from Customs.

What happens if you refuse to pay Customs charges DHL?

If you refuse to pay the parcel will be handed over to the authorities by DHL who have then completed their obligations.

How do I not pay DHL duties?

Summary of How to Avoid Paying Custom Fees

  1. Don't pay taxes/duties and if they try to deliver, refuse the package.
  2. Wait for the package to arrive in Canada.
  3. Call the courier and let them know you'd like to self-clear. …
  4. Find your closest CBSA Inland Office.
  5. At the CBSA office, pay the taxes and duties owed.

What happens if I don’t pay DHL customs?

Once a package is not paid for, authorities in most countries will send the goods to their designated storage warehouses as per regulations. This means that DHL will no longer have custody of the package and require you to clear the shipment directly from Customs.

How can I avoid paying DHL fees?

Summary of How to Avoid Paying Custom Fees

  1. Don't pay taxes/duties and if they try to deliver, refuse the package.
  2. Wait for the package to arrive in Canada.
  3. Call the courier and let them know you'd like to self-clear. …
  4. Find your closest CBSA Inland Office.
  5. At the CBSA office, pay the taxes and duties owed.